Tooth Whitening: Indications and Outcomes of Nightguard Vital Bleaching
Bleaching: The First Step to a Beautiful Smile
Often patients present in the dental office unhappy with their smile but
daunted by the prospect of costly, lengthy, and possibly painful dental
treatment. In almost every case, bleaching is ideal as an affordable and
noninvasive first step in esthetic treatment. In fact, for some
patients, it is the only treatment necessary; for others, having whiter
teeth is motivation to pursue further treatment, such as orthodontic or
restorative procedures.
For Patients, Seeing Is Believing
This pictorial atlas illustrates the results achieved by the author over
the course of more than 15 years of providing nightguard vital bleaching
to his patients. Full-color before and after photos demonstrate how this
approach has provided a more beautiful smile to a wide range of
patients, including those with naturally yellow teeth, white splotches,
nicotine or tetracycline stains, a single dark tooth, or existing
restorations that no longer match their teeth. These case presentations
make this book an invaluable chairside tool for educating and motivating
patients and, most importantly, provides them with realistic
expectations for the outcome of treatment, perhaps the single most
important factor in patient satisfaction.
Expert Clinical Guidance Improves Results
Tooth Whitening also provides the clinician with practical information
regarding the use of nightguard vital bleaching, such as indications and
contraindications, step-by-step procedures, treatment times, longevity,
and special considerations for patients with sensitivity and other
existing tooth conditions. In addition, practical clinical tips are
presented throughout the book for specific case scenarios, making this
comprehensive resource a must-have for clinicians wanting to integrate
this popular and versatile treatment option into their daily practice.
Contents
1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Bleaching
2. Typical Tooth Discolorations
3. Partial Tooth Discolorations
4. Tetracycline-Stained Teeth
5. Vital or Nonvital Single Discolored Tooth
6. Bleaching with Restorative Treatment
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